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Follow on Google News | Acclaimed Doll Artist Valerie Gladstone has Her One-Of-Kind Dolls at 2016 Harlem Black Doll ShowThe Morrisania Doll Society's 2016 Harlem Holiday Doll Show and Sale on December 3 has over 400 unique Black dolls. Show spotlights over 15 top Black doll artists selling and displaying handcrafted dolls, antique dolls and original ornaments. FREE
By: The Morrisania Doll Society "This show is about community and creativity. This is the only doll show in New York City that features such a wide variety of top Black doll artists. The artists have created incredibly beautiful sculpture and cloth Black dolls. Many are one of a kind dolls and highly collectible," New Yorker Valerie Gladstone is considered one of the leading doll artists in the country. Her work is featured in a new book titled "The Art of the Contemporary Doll," where she is one of the 50 doll artists profiled. Through her company Brooklyn Dollworks, Gladstone specializes in creating one-of-a-kind art dolls. She uses cloth and sculpture to develop Black dolls that range from prim Victorian historic figures to fantasy magical figures. Her facial sculptures and clothing attire is amazing. "As an artist I create what is my reality," she said. "Since my dolls are one-of- a- kind, every sale is unique." Gladstone not only studied art, she is also an accomplished theatrical costume designer. A former dancer in Alvin Ailey's school company, she also designed costumes for Dance Theatre of Harlem. "I have a series of "Tiny Dancers" that I created for Dance Theatre of Harlem. We have sold quite a few," she pointed out. "They are still one-of- kind, but small and affordable enough for an NYC apartment and everybody loves a ballet dancer." To Gladstone, the more people become engrossed in technology, the more there is a yearning for handmade items. "There are more doll artists and because of the internet there is more exposure to this art form," explained Gladstone, who also sells dolls on Etsy. "Collectors and consumers would rather have a beautifully handmade art piece, than a doll that is mass produced in China." While the internet has exploded as a popular place to buy collectible dolls, Gladstone still recommends that buyers actually see and feel the doll. "Collectors have to connect with the piece to buy it," she pointed out. "Go to a doll show. Buy what you love. If a piece speaks to you, regardless of the price, you will always have that same feeling when you look at it." The Harlem Holiday Doll Show and Sale will features a range of fabulous Black dolls by acclaimed artists. Some of the doll artist include Shaquora Bey and her sophisticated soft sculpted dolls. Shirley Nigro will feature her eclectic line of miniature to life-size cloth, sculpture and even origami dolls. Joyce Stroman brings her original dolls with clay sculptured faces and cloth bodies. There's Rita's Art Dolls from historic periods. Unique Christmas ornaments by Goldie Wilson, who is renowned for her cloth and porcelain dolls. Kellan Waverly will have one-of-a-kind Kels Mini Mansion Dollhouses. Tanya Montegut has soft sculpture Dolls by Montq. There are dolls by Judanna Cavallo, Regina Dorsey and Queen Healer. Sophy Davis and Caressa Sheppard have cloth soft dolls. Angela Huggins has Angel Hugs 4 All Dolls. Also soft fabric dolls by Terry Jenoure and Pamela Ekkens. Several other doll artists will be displaying and selling dolls. For more information on The Harlem Holiday Doll Show and Sale, www.morrisaniadollsociety.com or email: morrisaniadollsociety@ End
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